Serena tormentor Lisicki unfazed at being new Wimbledon favourite

Serena tormentor Lisicki unfazed at being new Wimbledon favourite

Installed by bookmakers as the favourite to win Wimbledon and a first grand slam title after stunning holder Serena Williams in the last 16 on Monday, Sabine Lisicki flashed a winning smile that belied any feelings of pressure.

"No, not at all," the relaxed German told a news conference when asked if she was fazed by the prospect of being the woman to beat after contributing to the exodus of top seeds at this year's tournament with a 6-2, 1-6, 6-4 upset of the five-times champion on Monday.

'I've got more and more confident'

Lisicki has now dispatched three Grand Slam winners in former French Open champion Francesca Schiavone, former US Open winner Samantha Stosur and Williams in this year's championship, and she believes she is improving with each round.

"I've got more and more confident -- with my strokes, as well as my game," she said.